Marine Products for Healthcare: Functional and Bioactive Nutraceutical Compounds from the Ocean (Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Book 13)

Considered Mother Nature’s medicine cabinet in many areas of the world, marine organisms have been known from time immemorial to possess curative powers. But until recently, their bioactive compounds, nutraceutical properties, and commercial potential remained undiscovered. Bringing together widely scattered literature, discusses the importance of marine products as a source of nutraceuticals, food additives, and other useful ingredients in health protection and product formulation The book begins with a discussion of the general characteristics of functional foods and an overview of the functionality of marine fishery products. It includes detailed discussions on nutraceutical and other functional properties of their seafood components including proteins, bioactive peptides, polyunsaturated fatty acids, polysaccharides, chondroitin, carotenoids, minerals, and shell waste products. Other chapters examine the role of seaweeds as food supplements, additives, and bioactive compounds; microalgae and corals rich in nutrients, pigments, and therapeutic agents; and secondary metabolites of corals, particularly sponges, that have potential as lifesaving drugs. The book also explores recent developments in food fortification, packaging, and drug delivery systems with particular reference with marine ingredients and concludes with a delineation of the safety hazards posed by some marine products. The science of discovering health promoting compounds from marine sources and techniques for extracting and purifying these chemicals is advancing. More than just a review of the science and market base available for the development of marine nutraceutical/functional food, this book provides a greater understanding of how consumer attitude and legal concerns will impact the kind of products that can be made. • Presents information on the nutritional and functional importance of marine-based foods • Reviews epidemiological and in vitro studies that establish the protective role of marine nutraceuticals • Covers a wide range of marine-based sources including those from fish, shellfish, seaweed, microalgae and corals • Emphasizes macromolecules of marine origin that can be used as biopackaging, edible films, and drug delivery systems

Considered Mother Nature’s medicine cabinet in many areas of the world, marine organisms have been known from time immemorial to possess curative powers. But until recently, their bioactive compounds, nutraceutical properties, and commercial potential remained undiscovered. Bringing together widely scattered literature, Marine Products for Healthcare: Functional and Bioactive Nutraceutical Compounds from the Ocean discusses the importance of marine products as a source of nutraceuticals, food additives, and other useful ingredients in health protection and product formulation

The book begins with a discussion of the general characteristics of functional foods and an overview of the functionality of marine fishery products. It includes detailed discussions on nutraceutical and other functional properties of their seafood components including proteins, bioactive peptides, polyunsaturated fatty acids, polysaccharides, chondroitin, carotenoids, minerals, and shell waste products. Other chapters examine the role of seaweeds as food supplements, additives, and bioactive compounds; microalgae and corals rich in nutrients, pigments, and therapeutic agents; and secondary metabolites of corals, particularly sponges, that have potential as lifesaving drugs. The book also explores recent developments in food fortification, packaging, and drug delivery systems with particular reference with marine ingredients and concludes with a delineation of the safety hazards posed by some marine products.

The science of discovering health promoting compounds from marine sources and techniques for extracting and purifying these chemicals is advancing. More than just a review of the science and market base available for the development of marine nutraceutical/functional food, this book provides a greater understanding of how consumer attitude and legal concerns will impact the kind of products that can be made.

Considered Mother NatureвЂTMs medicine cabinet in many areas of the world, marine organisms have been known from time immemorial to possess curative powers. But until recently, their bioactive compounds, nutraceutical properties, and commercial potential remained undiscovered. Bringing together widely scattered literature, Marine Products for Healthcare: Functional and Bioactive Nutraceutical Compounds from the Ocean discusses the importance of marine products as a source of nutraceuticals, food additives, and other useful ingredients in health protection and product formulation The book begins with a discussion of the general characteristics of functional foods and an overview of the functionality of marine fishery products. It includes detailed discussions on nutraceutical and other functional properties of their seafood components including proteins, bioactive peptides, polyunsaturated fatty acids, polysaccharides, chondroitin, carotenoids, minerals, and shell waste products. Other chapters examine the role of seaweeds as food supplements, additives, and bioactive compounds; microalgae and corals rich in nutrients, pigments, and therapeutic agents; and secondary metabolites of corals, particularly sponges, that have potential as lifesaving drugs. The book also explores recent developments in food fortification, packaging, and drug delivery systems with particular reference with marine ingredients and concludes with a delineation of the safety hazards posed by some marine products. The science of discovering health promoting compounds from marine sources and techniques for extracting and purifying these chemicals is advancing. More than just a review of the science and market base available for the development of marine nutraceutical/functional food, this book provides a greater understanding of how consumer attitude and legal concerns will impact the kind of products that can be made. Front cover 1 Contents 6 Foreword 18 Preface 20 Author 22 Chapter 1. Functional Foods: An Overview 24 Chapter 2. Marine Habitat and Resources 46 Chapter 3. Seafood Proteins: Functional Properties and Protein Supplements 74 Chapter 4. Seafood Proteins: Nutritional Value, Bioactive Peptides, Marine and Cold- Adapted Enzymes 126 Chapter 5. Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Their Therapeutic Functions 166 Chapter 6. Seafood Processing Wastes: Chitin, Chitosan, and Other Compounds 208 Chapter 7. Carotenoids 244 Chapter 8. Marine Sources of Vitamins and Minerals 262 Chapter 9. Seaweed: Nutritional Value, Bioactive Properties, and Uses 284 Chapter 10. Seaweed Hydrocolloids 320 Chapter 11. Marine Microalgae, Other Microorganisms, and Corals 362 Chapter 12. Drugs and Pharmaceuticals from Marine Sources 394 Chapter 13. Marine Nutraceuticals for Food Fortification and Enrichment 428 Chapter 14. Marine Macromolecules as Nutraceutical Carriers and Biofilms 452 Chapter 15. Safety Hazards with Marine Products and Their Control 490 Appendix 524 Index 534 Back cover 552 Functional foods : an overview Marine habitat and resources Seafood proteins : functional properties and protein supplements Seafood proteins : nutritional value, bioactive peptides, marine and cold-adapted enzymes Polyunsaturated fatty acids and their therapeutic functions Seafood processing wastes: chitin, chitosan, and other compounds Cartotenoids Marine sources of vitamins and minerals Seaweed : nutritional value, bioactive properties, and uses Seaweed hydrocolloids Marine microalgae, other microorganisms, and corals Drugs and pharmaceuticals from marine sources Marine nutraceuticals for food fortification and enrichment Marine macromolecules as nutraceutical carriers and biofi lms Safety hazards with marine products and their control.